UPDATE: Ebola Test Results Are In

Editor’s note: We published this story earlier in the week, but here it is again in case you missed it.

Update, May 14

The test results have returned and the man has tested negative for Ebola, according to the Hartford Courant.

Update, 4:30 p.m., May 13

The man has tested positive for malaria, reports WFSB.

Ebola has not been ruled out, however, and other tests are being done.

Update, 12:30 p.m.

UConn Dr. Paul Skolnik said that the man who is being monitored for Ebola has a low-level risk of having the disease. He has a fever and muscle aches, which are also symptoms of other diseases - such as malaria.

While the risk of having Ebola is low, it is not being ruled out as of yet and all appropriate tests are being done.

The man traveled to Liberia in November 2014, and returned on April 30. While he was in Liberia, he was helping with Ebola efforts and was present at treatment centers, but did not have direct patient contact.

Skolnik said that the man’s symptoms started a day or two ago and that he walked into the UConn Health Center emergency department at 7:17 p.m. on Tuesday.

All protocols were followed and Skolnik is pleased with how everything went. He said no one is going to be quarantined.

Testing is being done and Skolnik said the test results may be back within 24 hours.

No diagnosis has been made as of yet, but the man is in good and stable condition.

Original Story

A man is being monitored at the UConn Health Center after returning from Liberia and suffering from Ebola-like symptoms, according to NBC Connecticut.

While other conditions are more likely, the man, who was admitted Tuesday, is in isolation at John Dempsey Hospital because of his recent trip and his symptoms.

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The man is in good condition and the hospital is working closely with the state Department of Public Health.

We’ll keep updating this breaking news story, and please click hit refresh for the latest updates.

For more, check out NBC Connecticut.

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